You do not need to book this hut (first come, first served) but fees still apply.
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Fees
Backcountry Hut Passes
Passes are valid for use in this hut from 1 May to 30 September. Passes won't be accepted from 1 October to 30 April.
- Adult (18+ years): $25 per night
- Child/youth (5–17 years): $12.50 per night
- Infant (0–4 years): free
Before you go, buy 1 Serviced Hut Ticket (green) or 1 Serviced Youth Hut Tickets (red) for each night's stay. Put these in the honesty box at the hut. Or buy a Backcountry Hut Pass for unlimited use at most Serviced and Standard huts for a 12 month period.
About hut tickets and passes | Retailers that sell hut tickets and passes
You can camp outside the hut on a 'first-come, first-served' basis. See Shelter Rock Campsite for fees.
Campers may use hut water supply and toilets.
Times from nearest road end and huts:
- Muddy Creek car park (Rees Valley Road) via Rees-Dart Track: 6–8 hr (19 km)
- Dart Hut via Rees-Dart Track: 4–6 hr (10 km)
Tracks to this hut
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Duration: 4-5 days one way Difficulty: Advanced
Location
NZTopo50 map sheet: CA10
Grid/NZTM2000 coordinates: E1243317, N5056268
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